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YF58 MJY

2008 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

209,665 mi
Last recorded209,665 miles
Recorded on2 May 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF58 MJY
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 May 2024 209,665 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2023 208,957 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 199,969 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 191,987 miles

Nearside Rear road wheel inner rim welded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower tie rods front bushes split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Oct 2021 191,973 miles

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed both cut deep into cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both misty (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear road wheel inner rim welded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower tie rods front bushes split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 182,769 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning inner not working (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2020 182,755 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone front inner bush worn badly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone front inner bush worn badly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed both cut deep into cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both misty (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2019 173,288 miles

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear lower arms, front bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread on limit (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Dec 2018 164,845 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 151,898 miles

1.outer sill snot tested due to plastic sill covers fitted at time of test

2.rear number plate starting to deteriorate

3.near side rear tyre wearing low on inside edge

4.slight damage to front windscreen

Pass 27 Oct 2016 140,516 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged valve perishing (4.1.D.1e)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 27 Oct 2016 140,519 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged valve perishing (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 125,759 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit rears inner edges low (4.1.E.1)

emissions to clean to test

Pass 17 Nov 2014 108,781 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Nov 2013 89,264 miles

Small cut in n/s/f tyre

Fail 15 Nov 2013 89,264 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Small cut in n/s/f tyre

Pass 27 Nov 2012 71,846 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear tyre has a small cut.

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Nov 2012 71,009 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear tyre has a small cut.

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Nov 2011 56,892 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 10,183 miles

How Reliable is the BMW X5?

Based on 1,735,343 MOT tests across 137,484 vehicles.

77.0%
Pass Rate
7,400
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
137,484
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 31,544
constant velocity joint gaiter split 29,936
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 29,587
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 22,930
constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc 21,276
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YF58 MJY is a 2008 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2008 BMW X5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.8% with a typical mileage of 90,188 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW X5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 31,544 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YF58 MJY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW X5 typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 18 years old, this BMW X5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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YF58 MJY is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 25 November 2008.

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